Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream Classic Versus Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Retinol to soften the look of wrinkles and hydrate skin.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyisobutene
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pantethine
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dodecene
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenol
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantTbhq
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trehalose, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-40 Stearate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Polyacrylate-13, Glycine Soja Oil, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Linoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Propylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Acetyl Glucosamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hexyl Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Linoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pantethine, Salicylic Acid, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Linolenate, Alcohol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Retinol, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Dextrin, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dodecene, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Honey, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, BHT, Linalool, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Eugenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Polyaspartate, Tbhq, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Parfum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
